Decision Memo Completed

Archie Creek Reforestation

Umpqua National Forest Douglas, Oregon Umpqua National Forest All Units

The project would reforest approximately 10,677 acres of forestland within the 2020 Archie Creek and Thielsen fire perimeters. Associated activities to reduce competition and browsing would be implemented to ensure healthy forest establishment.

Location

Areas are within the Archie Creek and Thielsen fire perimeters within the following watersheds: Middle North Umpqua, Rock Cr, Headwaters North Umpqua, Clearwater River, and Diamond Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/11/2021
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Archie Creek ReforestationDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2021
ForestsUmpqua National Forest
DistrictsDiamond Lake Ranger District; North Umpqua Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management